Is death itself an education?

Gail 2022-04-23 07:03:00

This movie is too educational, and it's a good thing and a bad thing. If I saw it when I was 18, I might think it was a good movie. The director's control is really not bad, and in many ways, it is more advanced than the cliché.

A solemn ceremony of death, even with a cello, a beautiful understanding wife - all of these, for education, Japanese style of danmei and tranquility dominates the atmosphere of the whole film, more points The paradoxical perception of life (the protagonist's name is actually called Dawu). Well, with death, as with the Holocaust, awe trumps thought, and I dedicate my mouth to the raven of the night.

This is a successful Hollywood-tuned movie that bombards you with concentrated fire, telling you that if there is dignity and beauty in death, there is nothing more than this, if there is obedience and virtue in life, there is nothing more than this, if there is respect for duty and experience, nothing more than that. Rituals come from tradition, and my personal tradition is, think a little more, see a little more.

It is recommended to take a look at Itami XIII's "Funeral" for similar topics, there is only one funeral, not many textbooks on funerals. In the length of a movie, the interesting face and details of human nature can be seen more.

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  • Michaela 2022-04-24 07:01:15

    You will be afraid of some occupations, but your life is inseparable from their contributions! Very warm movie, the people who have passed away are more peaceful because of them!

  • Alvena 2022-03-20 09:02:06

    The structure is more Hollywood, and it has the delicateness of Japanese films.

Departures quotes

  • Tsuyako Yamashita: Look after him. Daigo's a dear boy. He takes it all on himself. When his folks split up, he'd never cry in front of his Mum. But he would when he was alone in that bath. The poor little thing, his shoulder's shaking... So thats how he is. Please understand him.

    Mika Kobayashi: I will.

  • Yamashita: People are talking.

    Daigo Kobayashi: About what?

    Yamashita: Get yourself a proper job!